Consider This: Politics - Young Malay Voters “Turning Green”?
In recent elections, we've seen a trend where young Malay voters are increasingly gravitating towards conservative political parties. This shift challenges conventional wisdom that younger generations typically support progressive reforms. What factors are shaping the political behaviours of young Malays today? And what might this trend mean for the future of Malaysia's political landscape, and our multicultural society? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Economic Intervarsity Carnival 2023
The International Islamic University Malaysia is organising the Economic Intervarsity Carnival (EIC). We speak with Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker - Head of Department of Economics and with Muhammad Nazif Imran to learn more.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Young Malaysians urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round Young Malaysians urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668653743_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Young Malaysians urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round
Students are aiming to battle political apathy and educate first-time voters on the voting process ahead of a tight election race.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636110585_RasAdibaRadzi.jpg)
Ras Adiba appointed as Distinguished Fellow at IIUM
Bernama chairman Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi has been appointed as Distinguished Fellow of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Fri Nov 05 2021
![Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/61523547247_ZambryAbdKadir.jpg)
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
![IIUM students win top banking award IIUM students win top banking award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/61513352730_IIUMs.jpg)
IIUM students win top banking award
Two teams from the International Islamic University Malaysia took top honours in the Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project.
Fri Dec 15 2017
![IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000 IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71501379572_AdnanYaakob.jpg)
IIUM Alumni Home Coming charity dinner aims to raise RM500,000
IIUM Rector Prof Datuk Seri Dr Zaleha Kamarudin said the fund would be channeled to Al-Safa Fund to help the underprivileged students of IIUM throughout their studies.
Sun Jul 30 2017
![EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500691959_TheLawMajalla.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - We are the first on law journals, not UM - IIUM
IIUM says they are the first to publish law review journals.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41482382834_Sarawak.jpg)
Sarawak state assembly has right to disqualify people's representative - Academician
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has the right to disqualify any people's representative such as a state assemblyman, said law professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia.
Fri May 12 2017
![IIUM honour for King Salman IIUM honour for King Salman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71488296001_RajaSalman.jpg)
IIUM honour for King Salman
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was tonight conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Islam and Wasatiyyah) and Lifetime Outstanding Achievement Award.
Tue Feb 28 2017
![Najib congratulates IIUM debate team Najib congratulates IIUM debate team](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61479652767_Debat.jpg)
Najib congratulates IIUM debate team
Najib said the list of opponents were a force to be reckoned with as the IIUM debaters had defeated teams from the University of Oxford and the likes.
Sun Nov 20 2016
![80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below 80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476147459_IslamicStateflag.jpg)
80 percent of Daish followers are aged 40 and below
This group comprised social media users who were easily influenced by the Daish propaganda.
Tue Nov 08 2016
![IIUM must maintain its international Islamic position in academic world - Rais IIUM must maintain its international Islamic position in academic world - Rais](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478350002_KonvokesyenUIAM.jpg)
IIUM must maintain its international Islamic position in academic world - Rais
Rais urges the graduates to galvanise the knowledge and simmer the kind of expertise within the law and human rights to prosper with the kind of achievement aimed by the university.
Sat Nov 05 2016
!['World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe 'World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473587307_WorldQuranHour.jpg)
'World #QuranHour' reverberates around the globe
Muslims from across the globe simultaneously recited holy verses from the Quran for one hour today in conjunction with the inaugural 'World #QuranHour' event.
Sun Sep 11 2016
![Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81442740600_CarAccident.jpg)
Two international students die, another sustains injury after car crashes into pole
Two IIUM students were killed, while another one sustained severe injuries after the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a pole at Sultan Iskandar Expressway, Friday.
Sat Feb 06 2016
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025